Digital Hygrometer Question

[ReV]

no kit, just following guidlines...

[Lopaka]

Herfers Guide to setting up a Humidor

[BostonBull]

I just had a similiar problem. My new hygrometer was 6 off after 24 hours. I left it in for another 16 hours and it was 3 off. I am using the Humidpak one step calibration kit.

Good luck and patience is key here.

[cls515]

no kit, just following guidlines...

There is your most likely problem. Go ahead and spend a few bucks on the Boveda calibration kit here, or somewhere else like ebay: http://www.tampahumidor.com/sitedire...52F3553826957F

[ReV]

i think i'm going to order one even though i'm getting better results with the herfers guide method.

[jiaguy]

mine is off by around 10% but after the salt test i just keep that in mind when i use it.

[Viper139]

I have tested many hygrometers using the boveda calibration kit. The record for inaccuracy so far is 13% low and that was a hygrometer that cost roughly $100. Do not trust any hygrometer out of the box, check it with the salt test or the boveda for at least 24-48 hours.

[ReV]

oh, i just ordered a boveda kit from heartfelt.. next time i think i'll just order one of those heartfelt ajustable hydrometers that comes with a kit.

[coolcloo1019]

So after 5 days of having the humidifier (sponge) out, my humidor is STILL reading 71% humidity and its almost always a constant 70 degrees.

Does something not sound right or did I just have the humidity way too high and the cedar is still just moist?

Seems like after 5 days the humidity would be lower than that.

Maybe I am just crazy.